I’ve missed your whole knives debate. I usually have just a kubotan in my pocket (and a small swiis knife in a backpack), but recently I started thinking about substituting the kubotan with something that can do more damage.
The problem that I encountered is that the knives seem either too small to command any respect (I’d very much prefer to end any confrontation with just pulling it out, not using it) or too large for everyday carry.
We plan to go for a week with GF to Budapest, and since I can’t take pistol there, this is what I am thinking about buying. Just to be on the safe side.
http://www.moosecreekgear.com/images/P/TWF346.jpg